Peterborough-Lakefield police

Weapons Arrest
On De. 14 at approximately 7 p.m., roommates on Hunter Street became involved in a verbal argument over noise. The argument became violent when one of the roommates pulled a knife and slashed the victim. A 50-year-old male has been arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, weapons dangerous and unlawfully in a dwelling. The male was held in custody and appeared before the courts on Dec. 15 to begin the process of determining his guilt or innocence. The male's name will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.

Mischief Arrest
On Dec. 15 at approximately 7:30 p.m., roommates at an Albert Street home became involved in a verbal argument. The argument continued and escalated into the accused breaking a door frame in the residence. Police were then called to investigate. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old male was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000. The accused was searched. Police discovered the accused to be in possession of marijuana. The accused was released from custody and is to appear before the courts on Jan. 13 to begin the process of determining his guilt or innocence. The male's name will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.

Break and Enter
Sometime Dec. 14 or Dec. 15, a Walker Avenue residence was broken into. The suspect(s) forced open a window to enter the residence. Stolen from the residence were two gaming systems. Police are continuing to investigate. If anyone has information to this crime or any other crime, please call the Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police or Crime Stoppers.

R.I.D.E.
Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police conducted R.I.D.E. spot-checks overnight on Dec. 15. A total of 526 cars were checked and one roadside breath test was conducted. That person passed the roadside test. Nine Provincial Offences Act tickets were issued during the spot check.

Break and Enter
The Trent Tug Boat and the Peterborough Scow are stored at the Liftlocks over the winter. Police were contacted on Dec. 11 when Parks Canada employees noticed the boats had been broken into. A GPS device was taken and there was damage caused to the windows. Police are continuing to investigate. If anyone has information to this crime or any other crime, please call the Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police or Crime Stoppers.